About the job Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Systems/Capabilities Engineer (24-360) Top Secret Clearance Jobs is dedicated to helping those with the most exclusive security clearance find their next career opportunity and get interviews within 48 hours. Requisition ID: R10174856
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: Days (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems - Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Systems/Capabilities Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL. Position OverviewThe selected candidate will perform as a System Architect / Systems Engineering lead as the technology Owner for a Capability / Project across the project lifecycle. Work will be performed under the direction of various technical leads and product owners and require interfacing with team members, C2BMC management, and government customers to ensure high-quality products are generated on time and within the resources available. The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, to see the battle develop collectively, and to dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight. C2BMC is the force multiplier that globally and regionally networks integrate, synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. C2BMC is integral to all system ground and flight tests, which verify and exercise all current and future missile defense system capabilities. Essential Functions
- Coordinate technical concepts across all aspects of the program/lifecycle alongside the project lead/Chief Engineer.
- Includes Test & Fielding & Operations & Sustainment (O&S).
- Ensure Technical Content is Defined/Understood by team(s).
- Define the Concept and present it at the EE and/or project kick-offs.
- Actively participate in Iteration Planning (if appropriate).
- Answer questions from teams.
- Assist the Project Lead/Chief Engineer in identifying Watch Items and Risks.
- Advise the Project Lead/Chief Engineer of any schedule or other concerns.
Basic QualificationsPlease note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of experience, or a PhD and 4 years of experience.
- Must have experience with the development and review of interface documents, system requirements, Verification Cross Reference Matrix (VCRM) development, architectural documentation, system engineering estimates, and author and perform formal and informal engineering reviews.
- Experience providing use case development support to junior systems engineering team members to enhance use case skills in the department.
- Experience reviewing the content and details of technical products and acting as a technical interface to MDA working-level counterparts on an as-required basis.
- Must possess the ability to be part of an integrated team tasked with developing and maintaining the physical, functional, and technical requirements baselines and architecture necessary to describe the desired capabilities of an evolving MDS Command & Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) system.
- Demonstrated experience in mission analysis with skill in developing capability concepts, use cases, and sequence diagrams.
- Experience generating system/element level functional, performance, and interface specifications to document and control the achievement of the desired capabilities.
- Experience in logical architecture modeling and/or interface definition.
- Ability and willingness to travel up-to 10% to support business needs.
- Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD issued secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current and active TS/SCI clearance is highly desired.
- Experience with other Space Domain and Missile Defense Systems is highly desired.
- Must have the ability to be flexible to support various tasks on short notice.
What We Can Offer YouNorthrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:
- Health Plan
- Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- Flexible Work Arrangements
NGSpace COSpace NGFeaturedJobs C2BMC Salary Range: $127,000 - $190,600 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.